Architectural Market Principal- Healthcare Practice
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Management
Healthcare Management, BD Manager, Client Relationship Management
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Full Time Charlotte, NC, US
Salary Range: $ To $ Annually
Why This Role Matters:You are a relationship builder, market leader, and trusted advisor who is passionate about shaping the future of healthcare environments. In this role, you will drive the growth and success of our Healthcare Practice by cultivating strategic client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and leading pursuits that expand our impact across the market.
You bring a unique blend of business development, leadership, and architectural expertise. As a visible leader in the healthcare community, you will champion client engagement, generate and convert opportunities, and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative, patient-centered healthcare environments. You'll play a critical role in growing our practice, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening CPL's reputation as a trusted partner for healthcare systems, providers, and organizations.
What You'll Do:Practice Growth & Business Development
- Serve as a leader and ambassador for CPL's Healthcare Practice within the marketplace.
- Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with healthcare systems, hospitals, physician groups, healthcare administrators, and industry partners.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities while expanding existing client partnerships.
- Lead business development efforts including networking, conferences, industry involvement, strategic pursuits, and proposal development.
- Maintain a strong client portfolio and contribute to achieving practice revenue, profitability, and annual growth goals.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding facility planning, project visioning, and strategic decision-making.
- Lead client presentations, workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Ensure exceptional client experiences through proactive communication and responsive leadership.
- Promote CPL's value proposition and strengthen our reputation as a premier healthcare design partner.
Project and Operational Leaders
- Provide executive oversight of multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Guide project teams in developing effective strategies, work plans, and project solutions.
- Allocate resources effectively to support project performance and client satisfaction.
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, and resource planning.
- Advocate for innovative, sustainable, and forward-thinking healthcare design solutions that improve patient outcomes, staff efficiency, and operational performance.
Strategic Leadership
- Monitor industry trends, healthcare delivery models, regulatory requirements, market conditions, and emerging technologies to drive practice growth.
- Develop and leverage performance metrics that support informed business decisions and practice health.
- Collaborate with Practice Leaders and firm leadership to shape strategy and execute key initiatives.
- Influence organizational success through effective communication, relationship building, and change leadership.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Architecture and Professional Licensure (RA).
- 12+ years of experience, including 5+ years leading healthcare projects, teams, and client relationships.
- Proven success developing healthcare client partnerships, generating new business opportunities, and growing a project pipeline.
- Strong understanding of healthcare facility planning, design, construction, regulatory requirements, and project delivery.
- Experience working with healthcare systems, hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, specialty clinics, behavioral health facilities, or other healthcare environments.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and business acumen with the ability to influence, inspire, and drive results.
What We Offer:
Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week
- Healthcare for you and your family:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance- Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
- FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
- Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement…
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